Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Honda Accord Sedan Behind an RV

Updated 05/03/2016 | Published 04/30/2016

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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Roadmaster Universal Magnetic Tow Lights with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

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Question:

What parts are needed to hook up a bx4330 to a 2012 honda accord sedan.Parts and prices. Thank you in advance. Have a 99 winnebago brave.

asked by: Paul

Helpful Expert Reply:

To flat tow your 2012 Honda Accord behind your RV you will first need base plates, # BX2254. But the way that these base plates are spaced once installed on the vehicle prohibits the use of the Acclaim tow bar. But you can use the Adventurer tow bar # BX7322 which costs less than the Acclaim but does not come with safety cables. To add safety cables you can use # RM-643.

Next you will need a lighting solution. You can use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120 which is easy to set up and use or, for a more permanent solution, you can use a diode kit such as # RM-15267.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.